What triggers a server-side event in NetSuite?

A server-side event in NetSuite is triggered by certain actions that occur within the application, particularly actions that involve changes to records. When a record is created, edited, or deleted, these actions initiate a sequence of server-side processing, which can include triggering workflows, sending notifications, executing scripts, and more. This is important because it allows for business logic to be applied consistently and ensures that if changes occur, they are captured server-side, which is essential for maintaining data integrity and enforcing business rules.

In contrast, user-initiated actions generally do not directly trigger server-side events unless they involve record changes. Similarly, client-side browser events are associated more with interactions within the user's browser and do not engage the server until there is a server request made (like saving changes to a record). Finally, scheduled scripts, while also server-side, operate based on predetermined schedules rather than being triggered by immediate user actions or record changes. This differentiates them from the immediate response actions triggered by events like creating or editing records.